March 29, 2024

IFGC Conference focuses on forages Nov. 25

DES MOINES – The 2014 Iowa Forage and Grassland Council Conference will be Nov. 25 at the Des Moines Airport Holiday Inn. The event begins with registration at 8 a.m., followed by the IFGC annual meeting at 9 a.m., and is open to anyone interested in forage and grassland issues.

This annual event includes general and breakout sessions, and specific times for visiting with exhibitors, ending at 3 p.m. IFGC members and non-members alike are invited to attend.

The keynote speaker is Peter Ballerstedt, forage production manager at Barenbrug USA, who has written numerous articles and publications.

The rest of the agenda topics and speakers: Benefits of Forage and Grassland with Water Quality; Double Grazing with Sheep and Cattle; Cover Crop Mixes, Benefits and Advantages; Cover Crops: Use in Forage and Livestock Systems; Establishing Perennial Pastures; Fertility and Fertilization — Getting the most out of your forage crops; and “Improvements in Forages.”

Convention registration is $40 per person, which includes sessions and lunch. On-site registration increasing to $50 per person.

The registration form is available on the IBC website, www.iowabeefcenter.org.